Sweeping membranes irritates the area and can get contractions going. Whether they stay going or not depends upon if your baby is ready to come out to greet the world. I've had it done and it worked for one but not the other.

But the best of luck to you and I cannot wait to meet you and your new baby after our move!

Oh, remember to RELAX RELAX RELAX! It will NOT be as painful or as long if you can maintain relaxing! I cannot stress that out enough! It will go faster and easier if you can just relax and let your body do the work, do not work against your body by tensing up.